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1.3.
Safety facilities
The Ceiling Hoist contains facilities that increase the safety during use. Always check the
operation after repairs. The systems are described in Chapter 2.4, safety systems, of the User
Manual.
Safety system
Operation
Battery monitor
Prevents fully discharging of the Batteries.
Height End Switch
Ensures that the Spreader Bar does not move higher than the maximum lifting
height
Emergency stop
Turns off the Ceiling Hoist in Emergency situations when the red Cord is pulled.
Emergency lowering
feature
Lowers the patient when the Emergency Cord is pulled down.
Lifting Tape tension
switch
Prevents the Lifting Tape in the Ceiling Hoist from piling up when lowered without
load.
Lifting Tape limit
switch
Turns off the Motor of the Ceiling Hoist at the end of the Lifting Tape.
1.4.
Commissioning
The Ceiling Hoist is delivered with a disconnected Battery terminal. This prevents the Batteries
from discharging. Connect the Battery terminal before the Ceiling Hoist is placed in the rail
(see label top cover).
Check the PLS Rail System in combination with the Ceiling Hoist on the following aspects before use:
•
Ensure that a weight test has been carried out for the installed rail system based on the maximum
capacity of the Ceiling Hoist.
•
Check the connection of the Ceiling Hoist to the rail.
•
Check the connection of the Spreader Bar to the Ceiling Hoist.
•
Check the status of the Battery on the Battery indicator of the Ceiling Hoist.
•
Check whether the type of Sling matches the Patient or transfer.
•
Check the condition of the Sling and the Clips and/or Loops.
•
Check the functioning of the Coupling (if present).
•
Check whether all End Stops have been attached and tightened properly.
•
Check, if present, the functioning of the Turntable and/or Switch.
•
Always ensure a clean and neat work environment.
The Ceiling Hoist is ready for use as described in the user manual.